We believe it is essential that we have in place clear induction procedures to provide all newly appointed staff with a programme of structured support and guidance so that they can integrate successfully into the school.

We wish to work closely with the Pupil Voice Groups and to hear their views and opinions as we acknowledge and support Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child that children should be encouraged to form and to express their views.

We as a school community have a commitment to promote equality. Therefore, an equality impact assessment has been undertaken and we believe this policy is in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Aims

• To provide newly appointed staff with a structured programme of support and guidance.

• To ensure that newly appointed staff are introduced to school policy and procedure.

• To work with other schools to share good practice to improve this policy.

Role of the Governing Body

• Delegated powers and responsibilities to the Headteacher to ensure all school personnel and stakeholders are aware of and comply with this policy;

• Responsibility for ensuring that the school complies with all equalities legislation;

• The Chair of Governors to ensure that appropriate action will be taken to deal with all prejudice related incidents or incidents which are a breach of this policy;

• Responsibility for ensuring funding is in place to support this policy;

• Responsibility for ensuring this policy and all policies are maintained and updated regularly;

• Responsibility for ensuring all policies are made available to parents;

• Chair of Governors to visit the school regularly, to liaise with the mentor and to report back to the Governing Body;

• Responsibility for the effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of this policy

Role of the Headteacher

• Ensure all school personnel, pupils and parents are aware of and comply with this policy;

• Work closely with the link governor and mentor;

• Provide leadership and vision in respect of equality;

• Provide guidance, support and training to all staff;

• Monitor the effectiveness of this policy;

• Annually report to the Governing Body on the success and development of this policy

Role of the Induction Mentor (Lee Burnell & Claire Bate)

• Lead the development of this policy throughout the school;

• Work closely with the Headteacher and the nominated governor;

• Provide guidance and support to:

  • Teaching Staff

  • NQTs

  • Student Teachers

  • Child Care and Teaching Assistant Students

  • Work Experience Pupils

  • Supply Staff

  • Learning Support Staff

  • Administrative Staff

  • Lunchtime Assistants

Provide the following for New Teaching staff:

• Organise an induction day with the new member of staff when the following documentation will be discussed in depth:

  • The LPS Handbook - which gives an overview of the essential information on their time in the school

  • School Prospectus

  • Child Protection Policy

  • Policy Documents

  • School Development Plan

  • National Curriculum Documents

  • Schemes of Work

  • Assessment, Recording and Reporting Procedures

  • Performance Management Policy and Procedures

• The following information will also be covered:

  •  A plan of the school

  • Health and Safety policy and procedures

  • Procedures such as:

    • Evacuation of the building

    • School security

    • First aid

    • Reporting and recording accidents

    • School personnel – roles and responsibilities

    • Class list

    • ALN information

    • Pupil’s medical information

• The first-year induction arrangements are:

  • Meetings with subject leaders

  • Meetings with phase leaders

  • Visit focused lessons in each phase

  • Progress meetings with induction mentor

  • End of year review meeting

Provide the following to Supply Teachers:

• The LPS Handbook - which gives an overview of the essential information on their time in the school

• Child Protection Policy

• Class information

• Class timetable

• Lesson plans if the absence is planned in advance

Provide the following for Teaching Assistant Staff:

• The LPS Handbook - which gives an overview of the essential information on their time in the school

• School Prospectus

• Child Protection Policy

• Policy Documents

• School Development Plan

• A plan of the school

• Health and Safety policy and procedures

• Procedures such as:

  • Evacuation of the building

  • School security

  • First aid

  • Reporting and recording accidents

• School personnel – roles and responsibilities

• The opportunity to work shadow the existing post holder or person undertaking a similar job where possible

• ALN information

• List of ALN resources

• Assessment, Recording and Reporting Procedures

• Performance Management Policy and Procedures

• Training in the use of equipment such as photocopier, whiteboard etc

• Training opportunities discussions

Provide the following for Administrative Staff:

• The LPS Handbook - which gives an overview of the essential information on their time in the school
• School Prospectus
• Child Protection Policy
• Policy Documents
• A plan of the school
• Health and Safety policy and procedures
• Procedures such as:

  • School security

  • Evacuation of the building

  • First aid

  • Reporting and recording accidents

• School personnel – roles and responsibilities

• Professional training to implement ICT programmes and school administrative procedures

• Access to confidential information, where appropriate, on children, staff and resources

Provide the following for Lunchtime Assistants (Heather Akerman):

• The LPS Handbook - which gives an overview of the essential information on their time in the school
• School Prospectus
• Child Protection Policy
• A plan of the school
• Health and Safety policy and procedures
• Behaviour Policy
• Procedures such as:

  • Evacuation of the building

  • School security

  • First aid

  • Reporting and recording accidents

This policy will be reviewed when necessary.